Community Calendar
Coming Events:
Boundary County Democrat Central Committee Meeting: PLEASE NOTE meeting changed from Aug. 20 to Aug. 13, 6 p.m. at the home of Mike and Trevlyn Sheppard, 5764 Hwy 1, Bonners Ferry. Info: Debbie, 208-290-2416
THURSDAY, Aug. 2
Boundary County Library: Noon to 4 p.m. Tech Tutoring by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
Open Mic Night: 7-9 p.m., The Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St. Info: 208-610-2846 or www.thepearltheater.org
AA Meeting: 6:30 p.m. potluck; 7:30 speaker meeting. Bonners Ferry United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln. Info: Dan B., 208-267-2163; for 24-hour help, call 800-326-2164.
Boundary County Master Gardeners Plant Clinic: 1–4 p.m. free diagnosis of plant problems at the UI Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Kate Painter, 208-267-3235.
Genealogical Society of Boundary County: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Family History Center at the LDS Church. Free access to websites, staff available to assist, public welcome. Info: 208-267-3802
Free Community Meal: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln. All are welcome. Info: 208-304-6854.
All High School Badger Football Parents Meeting: 5:30 p.m. at the football field. Practice starts Monday, Aug. 6 at the HS football field, 4:30–7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: Coach Kramer, 208-597-1595
“There is Hope” Alanon Family Group: 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 6568 Lincoln, Room 2. Info.: Naomi Z., 208-946-5219, 440-813-1359, or nayzale@gmail.com
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday from Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint and back. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
FRIDAY, Aug. 3
Oath Keepers Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Homestead Great Room, 32 David Thompson Drive, Bonners Ferry. Info: Jeff, 208-304-2730.
Boundary County Library: 1–7 p.m., Fab Lab, by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Friday in Bonners Ferry. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
The Write Stuff: local writers group, 10:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church basement. Everyone welcome. Info: Norman, 208-267-3221
Bonners Ferry Bridge Club: Noon at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Info: Marlene, 208-267-3906
Class of 1968 Reunion: 6 p.m. informal gathering at Mugsy’s. Info: 509-863-5259
SATURDAY, Aug. 4
Class of 1968 Class Reunion: 7:30 a.m. open golf at Mirror Lake; 10:30 a.m. Museum Tour; 1:30 p.m. Game Refuge tour and hike to Myrtle Creek; 5:30 reception at Kootenai River Inn. Info: 509-863-5259
Farmer’s Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bonners Ferry City parking lot
Paradise Valley Fire Department: 8–11 a.m. Pancake breakfast and silent auction at the PV Fire Station, 2492 Paradise Valley Road. Pancakes, bacon, eggs, fruit, juice and coffee. All donations and silent auction proceeds will be used toward the purchase of firefighter protective equipment. Everyone welcome.
Paradise Valley Grange meeting: 10 a.m., Paradise Valley Grange Hall, Kootenai Trail Road. Info: Dora Brown, 208-267-2372
Copeland Community Potluck Lunch: 11 a.m. to ?, Copeland Hall. Live auction. Donations welcome. Proceeds for Hall maintenance. Drinks and table settings provided. Info: Carolyn, 208-267-1997. Everyone welcome.
SUNDAY, Aug. 5
Community Church Service: 8 a.m., Bonners Ferry High School Football Field. Everyone welcome.
Class of 1968: 10 a.m. informal get-together at the Davidson Farm. Info: 509-863-5259
MONDAY, Aug. 6
Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commissioners’ office. Info: phone 208-267-7723; or email commissioners@boundarycountyid.org
Boundary County Library: 1–7 p.m., Fab Lab, by appointment. Info: 208-267-3750
Womancare Midwives “New” Breastfeeding Support Group: 4:30–5:30 p.m., 7084 Ash St., Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-267-0936 or Lori Sabin, sabinsquad@gmail.com
Overeaters Anonymous: 6:30 p.m., Boundary Community Hospital. Emergency entrance to lower level conference room. No fees, weigh-ins or diets. All who desire to stop eating compulsively are welcome. Info: 208-290-8172.
Boundary Amateur Radio Club: 7:30 p.m., Bonners Ferry Visitor Center. Offering monthly classes during meetings. Info: Steve or 208-267-1937 or w7bfi.com
Idaho Light Foot Militia: 7 p.m., Bonners Ferry Visitors Center.
Kootenai Valley Sportsman’s Association: 6 p.m., Indoor gun range. Info: Mac 208-267-2580
BFHS Sports:
Girls Varsity Soccer: first practice. Time TBA.
Boys Varsity Soccer: first practice. Time TBA.
Varsity football: 4:30–7:30 p.m. first practice at the high school football field.
TUESDAY, Aug. 7
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday, Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Boundary County Master Gardeners Plant Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon, free diagnosis of plant problems at the UI Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Kate Painter, 208-267-3235.
Genealogical Society of Boundary County: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Family History Center at the LDS Church. Free access to websites, staff available to assist, public welcome. Info: 208-267-3802
TOPS: Take off Pounds Sensibly: weigh-in, 9 a.m.; meeting, 9:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, corner of Lincoln and Denver in Bonners Ferry.
The Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry meets every Tuesday at noon at Mugsy’s Tavern & Grill, 7161 Main St. in downtown Bonners Ferry. Info: 208-290-4401.
Board of Commissioners: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Commissioners’ office. Info: phone, 208-267-7723; or email commissioners@boundarycountyidorg.
Al-Anon Meeting: 10 a.m., basement of Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody St., Bonners Ferry. Info: Gini W., 208-267-5638.
Mirror Lake Ladies Golf: 5:15 p.m. tee-off time, evening group. Everyone welcome.
Bonners Ferry City Council meeting: 7 p.m., City Hall, 7232 Main St. Info: 208-267-3105
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 8
SPOT BUS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday in Bonners Ferry. Call 24 hours in advance, 208-267-4740
Boundary County Library: 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Story time “Dino Day.” Info: 208-267-3750
Mirror Lake Ladies Golf: 9 a.m. tee-off time with sign up between 8 and 8:45 a.m. Everyone welcome
Boundary County Victim Services Support Group Meeting: Noon in the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center located next to the city parking lot. 24/7 Crisis and Information Line: 208-267-5211.
GROW Community Garden Meeting: 5 p.m., UI Extension Office, 6447 Kootenai St, Bonners Ferry. Meetings are open to all. Info: Julie 208-267-4743 or 208-267-3235
Mt. Hall Church Food Bank: Noon to 3 p.m. Emergency contact: 208-267-5732 or 208-267-7506.
Riverside Road Improvement Project: 4–7 p.m. public meeting and open house, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Education Barn, 287 Westside Road, Bonners Ferry. Discussion on the project scope and what to expect during project development and construction. Meeting will include project presentation and a Q&A period. Info: Renee, Boundary County R & B, 208-267-3838; Dianna, Refuge manager, 208-267-3888; or Dan, project manager, 360-619-7617